Get Started
Three ways to begin
Whether you’re scoping an idea or ready to apply, start in the place that fits where you are right now.
1. Check your permit type
Answer two quick questions to learn whether your project is ministerial or discretionary, and where to go next.
Use the Permit Helper2. Follow the process
See the full nine-phase discretionary path, from determining your permit type through condition compliance.
View the permitting process3. Find your department
Each County department gathers the forms, fees, ordinances, and contacts that apply to your project.
Browse all departmentsReady when you are
Most applicants start with the Permit Helper, then move into Phase 1.